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Best practice for managing monkeypox in pregnancy published
A new paper provides healthcare professionals with recommendations and advice on how best to manage pregnant patients with monkeypox, according to royal colleges. Read more
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Call for action over disparities in maternal mortality
Urgent action must be taken to reduce the inequalities that exist in maternal mortality in the UK, a European conference has been told. Read more
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Donated liver stored for record time
Surgeons have successfully transplanted a human liver donated by a severely ill patient after keeping it in a novel storage machine for three days, it has been announced. Read more
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COVID vaccine brands unrelated to efficacy
COVID-19 vaccination works equally well if an individual receives the same type of injection or a mixture of different brands, according to a wide-ranging analysis published today. Read more
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COVID-19 led to global decline of cardiac services
Cardiac services around the world suffered substantial disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a major new study out today shows. Read more
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Full masks for monkeypox care
Doctors working with monkeypox patients should wear full protective equipment, according to new UK-wide guidance. Read more
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New treatment hope after T cell activation discovery
Links between more than 100 genes and immune-system related diseases have been identified for the first time, offering hope of new therapies, British scientists say. Read more
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Anti-ageing drugs prevent radiotherapy impact
The long-term impact of radiation therapy for cancer could be limited with a class of drugs called senolytics, researchers say. Read more
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Antivirals may help monkeypox patients
Antiviral medications may be effective against monkeypox, researchers have found, but more research is urgently needed. Read more
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Moderate alcohol not safe for heart – conference
Moderate levels of alcohol consumption can contribute to increased risk of heart failure, a European conference has heard. Read more